$1,235,250
SOLD AUG 8, 2019

5373 Branciforte Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,911 Sq Ft
1.98 Acres

Recently Sold

$424 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Forest View
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of August 2019

Pure Joy in Happy Valley! Extensively remodeled in 2013 with many updates since. This 5 bedroom home & spacious detached 1 bedroom guest house make a perfect multi-generational or income property & is wonderful for those who want room to breathe. Equestrians, hobby farmers & tinkerers will love the 2 flat sunny acres & barn. Lounge by the pool & spa in privacy on warm days & soak in redwood views. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances & granite counters. Hardwood floors compliment open beams of the soaring ceilings which, along with ample windows and solar tubes, offer plenty of natural light. Endless off-street parking & sprawling outdoor living spaces are excellent for entertaining. For those who seek to be off-grid the home has solar & its own well & septic system. 10 min to Highway 17 & 20 min to the beach, downtown Santa Cruz/Capitola.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kroft & Hulsey Team

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70000646 Listed on: 05/22/2019

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Whitcomb

Lisa M. Whitcomb, Broker License #01814733

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Electric Gate
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,911 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Forest Views
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • 1.98 Acre Lot
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 100-121-01-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,529

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 56
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2911
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Zoning Description: A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Dining Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2911
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - Above Ground, Pool - Fenced, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 100-121-01-000
  • Lot Acres: 1.9790
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 86205.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 86205.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2019
Closed on
Jul 25, 2019
Sold by
Ghiotti Zenia Mae F
Bought by
Whitcomb Mark and Whitcomb Lisa
Seller's Agent
Kroft & Hulsey Team
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Whitcomb
Lisa M. Whitcomb, Broker
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,235,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$163,750
-11.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,828,051

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$592,801
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$988,200
Outstanding Balance
$867,882
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,001,036

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2014
Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
Pacific Elite Fund Inc
Bought by
Ghiotti Zenia Mae F
Seller's Agent
Lorraine Donner
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sheri Barcus
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
5.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.76%
Original Mortgage
$1,420,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2013
Closed on
May 8, 2013
Sold by
Todd Debera Dianne
Bought by
Pacific Elite Fund Inc
Seller's Agent
Lorraine Donner
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Lorraine Donner
Bailey Properties
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$488,632
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,368
-2.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
131.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1995
Sold by
Forbus Dorothy May
Bought by
Forbus Dorothy May
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,235,500 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,350,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $489,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $988,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $736,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,420,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $123,100 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Sold $1,235,250 -11.7% $424 / Sq Ft
06/01/2019 06/01/19 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2019 05/22/19 For Sale $1,399,000 +3.6% $481 / Sq Ft
08/14/2014 08/14/14 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
08/13/2014 08/13/14 Sold $1,350,000 +5.9% $469 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2014 07/01/14 For Sale $1,275,000 +160.9% $443 / Sq Ft
05/28/2013 05/28/13 Sold $488,632 -2.3% $188 / Sq Ft
05/26/2013 05/26/13 For Sale $500,000 -- $193 / Sq Ft
05/23/2013 05/23/13 Pending -- -- --
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,529 $1,350,926 $749,421 $601,505
2023 $14,627 $1,298,468 $720,320 $578,148
2022 $14,417 $1,273,008 $706,196 $566,812
2021 $13,998 $1,248,047 $692,349 $555,698
2020 $13,887 $1,235,250 $685,250 $550,000
2019 $16,177 $1,454,479 $775,722 $678,757
2018 $15,927 $1,425,960 $760,512 $665,448
2017 $15,602 $1,398,000 $745,600 $652,400
2016 $8,640 $774,587 $283,044 $491,543
2015 $5,665 $500,657 $278,792 $221,865
2014 $5,568 $166,444 $32,894 $133,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81753165

MLSListings

APN: 100-121-01-000